Zendaya joins ‘Shrek 5’ as Shrek’s teenage daughter—Here’s everything we know
Zendaya joins the cast of ‘Shrek 5’ as Shrek’s teenage daughter, alongside returning stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. Here’s what to expect!
The Shrek universe is expanding, and this time, it’s welcoming Zendaya to the cast! Universal Pictures officially announced the star-studded lineup in a new video shared on YouTube and Instagram, revealing that the actress will be playing Shrek’s teenage daughter.
The movie was originally going to be released in July 2025, but now is going to premiere in December 2025. Photo: DreamWorks
The announcement has sent fans into a frenzy, especially after the official ‘Shrek’ Instagram account resurfaced an old tweet from Zendaya, where she admitted to watching the iconic animated franchise "too often" as an adult. Looks like that tweet aged well!
Shrek’s original cast are back for the sequel
Fans of the franchise will be thrilled to know that Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) are all reprising their beloved roles in ‘Shrek 5’.
The fifth film of the franchise, will introduce new characters while continuing the adventures of the ogre family in the land of Far, Far Away.
Zendaya’s ‘Shrek’ fandom comes full circle
The official ‘Shrek’ Instagram account took the opportunity to remind fans that Zendaya has been a longtime fan of the films. They reshared a 2017 post from the actress, where she wrote: "I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood."
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In response, the Shrek account hilariously captioned it, “This aged well.” It seems Zendaya’s love for the franchise has now become part of its legacy!
Shrek and company react to memes
The 30-second teaser gives fans a hilarious glimpse into Shrek’s reaction to his internet fame. In the clip, Shrek uses the Magic Mirror to browse through a series of Shrek-themed memes, including a TikTok-style dancing Shrek in tight leather, a buffed-up version of himself, and a glamorous Shrek transformation.
Surprisingly, the internet exists in the world of Far, Far Away, complete with a quill-shaped comment icon—and the mastermind behind these viral memes? None other than Pinocchio! Shrek is visibly stunned by his meme-worthy alter egos, but he’s not the only one. His teenage daughter, Felicia, shares his shock and embarrassment at seeing her father’s unexpected online presence.
When does ‘Shrek 5’ hit theaters?
The long-awaited fifth installment in the ‘Shrek’ franchise is set to premiere in theaters on December 23, 2026.
With Zendaya joining the cast and the original voices returning, expectations for ‘Shrek 5’ are sky-high. Could this be the best sequel yet?